How to Make Crazy Crust Apple Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple pie is a classic dessert that brings warm, comforting flavors to any meal. This Crazy Crust Apple Pie recipe takes the traditional pie to a whole new level with a unique crust that is easy to make and even more delicious to eat. The combination of a flaky, buttery crust and tender, cinnamon-spiced apples will have everyone coming back for seconds.

The Crazy Crust Apple Pie gets its name from the unconventional method of making the crust. Instead of rolling out a traditional pie ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup water
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch deep dish pie

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well, then add water, shortening, and egg. Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread into pie pan.
  • In a medium bowl mix together pie filling, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Spread over crust; do not stir.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 249mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg